Designing and building a garden is a challenging process and requires a diverse range of creative, technical and horticultural knowledge to deliver successful results. Employing the services of a professional garden designer can save you both time and money by designing a garden that suits your budget, expectations and space.

Gardens can be designed at any time of the year. However, if you want your garden to be ready to enjoy during the summer months, its best to start the design process in the autumn. The garden can then be built during the winter, planted in the spring, and enjoyed in the summer. Don’t worry if you’ve missed the autumn slot, as I can help you at any time!

Every garden project is different, and will therefore require a tailored approach. After an initial design consultation meeting, I can put together a design package that is specific to you and your garden. For further details in what is involved in the design process, please visit Design Packages.

The earlier I can get on board the better. I can work with your architect and/or builder to create a seamless transition between your house and garden. This also helps to save time and money in the long term.

This very much depends on the scale and complexity of your garden and the design required. In addition to the design process, high quality landscapers and contractors are likely to be booking in jobs several months ahead. As a rule of thumb, six months is a practical time frame for most projects, from survey to completion of the build.

Construction details are an integral and essential part of the design package. They specify exactly how the garden will be built and with what materials. Without the construction details, the design is open to interpretation by the landscaper / contractor, and may not end up being built quite as we intended, leading to disappointment and costly alterations.

Each project is unique and is quoted as such. A variety of factors are considered, such as the size of the garden, level changes and complexity of the design required, For an indication of starting prices for Sanctuary Garden Design packages, please refer to Design Packages.

As with design costs, each garden project is unique and the cost depends on a number of factors, including the size of the garden, the final design, choice of materials and site clearance. Examples of garden build costs can be found in my Portfolio. Guidance on a starting cost for you garden build can be given following the initial design consultation, if required. It is advisable to think about what you are prepared to spend on your garden as early as possible. This will help me to give you the best possible design for your budget. It is also advisable to include a contingency of 10% to the garden build cost, for any unforeseen issues.

Sanctuary Garden Design does not have an in-house landscaping team, but we regularly work with a select team of highly experienced landscapers, contractors and trades people, who build our designs to a high specification.